NEW NICKI MINAJ!: nicki minaj - starships

nicki minaj - starships
[it's a frontrunner for summer jam of the year and the hawaii based video sure does help!]
 

VIDEO PREMIERE: rihanna - where have you been

rihanna - where have you been
[gosh darnit, i had such high hopes for the video translation for this kickass club song. the behind the scenes footage hinted that it was all going to be about dancing, but it now looks like director dave meyers (pink, katy perry) was either not able to convey the proper energy needed or he had to resort to tricks to hide ri-ri's meh dance skills. such a shame! i still love the song though!]

if you want to get an idea of what i was hoping would happen, check out the dance rehearsal of the video below:
 

NEW WANTED!: the wanted - chasing the sun

the wanted - chasing the sun
[i'm sorry i can't hear what i think because of all the screaming girls (and a few boys)]
 

WONGIE SONG OF THE WEEK: scissor sisters - only the horses

scissor sisters - only the horses
[there is something so silky smooth about the latest scissor sisters song that i can almost drown in it's soothing experience. so lay back and let this lovely song caress you into a senseless state of bliss!]

want more? check out this behind the scenes video 
 

WONGIE INDIE DANCE SONG OF THE WEEK: the rapture - how deep is your love

the rapture - how deep is your love
[FINALLY releasing a video to accompany their insta-dance anthem, the rapture are coming off a successful 2 weekend run at coachella and hopefully new found interest with this 'should have been a smash' re-release. i dig it and so should you! now dance!]
 

NEW LITTLE BOOTS!: little boots - every night i say a prayer

little boots - every night i say a prayer
[fans of little boots will be very happy to hear that she's back with a bopping new 90's inspired song produced by hercules and love affair's andy butler. it's a lovely return that you can get it for FREE by clicking the download link above on the soundcloud player! enjoy!]

VIRAL VIDEO: kanye west feat dj khaled - way too cold

kanye west feat dj khaled - way too cold
[this kid should be in every rap video from now on! the unofficial video of kanye's latest release gets seriously buzzed on loads of sites cause of  the hilarious nature of the rapper kid and his blond companion (he even drops F bombs!). nice one director ashley smith!]
 

WONGIE MASH UP OF THE WEEK: gotye vs robert miles - children that i used to know (dj's from mars mash up)

gotye vs robert miles - children that i used to know (dj's from mars mash up)
 

POP GAL: cheryl - call my name

cheryl - call my name
[the return of cheryl cole to the pop charts and it's kind of meh (like throwaway saturdays b-sides). what i do find interesting is that she now goes by 'cheryl' and i'll probably be sadly bopping to this next week and calling it 'genius'... oh the world of pop]

WONGIE INDIE SONG OF THE WEEK: major lazer feat amber coffman (of dirty projectors) - get free

major lazer feat amber coffman (of dirty projectors) - get free
[miles away from major lazers last outing, this is pure dub chill made all the more interesting with amber from dirty projectors borderline shrill wail. who knows whats in store with their upcoming album, but i am definitely curious! like the song, get it here literally for free!]

WONGIE SOUL SONG OF THE WEEK: emeli sande - my kind of love

emeli sande - my kind of love
[get ready for some simple yet powerful imagery for emeli's latest video. the song itself is rousing and continues to showcase how wonderful her debut album is (which you really should have in your collection by now)]
 

WONGIE SONG OF THE MONTH: drake feat rihanna - take care

drake feat rihanna - take care
[this gorgeous video by yvonne lemoine just adds to the haunting melancholic genius that samples the original  jamie xx/ gil scott heron produced song. i have been playing this non stop for the past week and i'm obsessed. OBSESSED i tell you!!!]

WONGIE COVER OF THE WEEK: conor maynard and felicity abbott - take care (drake feat rihanna cover)

conor maynard and felicity abbott - take care (drake feat rihanna cover)
[i am OBSESSED with this song at the moment, so to have my new fave pop boy conor do a lovely cover just adds to my love for the original. nice one this!]

WONGIE SONG OF THE WEEK: glen hansard - love don't leave me waiting

glen hansard - love don't leave me waiting
[wasn't too sure about glen's previous single, but THIS is just wonderful.]

WONGIE GORGEOUS SONG OF THE WEEK: beach house - lazuli

beach house - lazuli
[welcome to your perfect lazy spring wednesday soundtrack... with choral rounds, dreamy landscapes and retro 1st love sentiments. this is just sweetness personified!]

REEEMIX!: rihanna - where have you been (hardwell radio edit)

rihanna - where have you been (hardwell radio edit)
[aw yeah... THIS is what you call a remix! hopefully they'll release this version as a single!]

WONGIE COOL SONG OF THE WEEK: mark foster, a-trak and kimbra - warrior (converse 3 artists, 1 song project)

mark foster, a-trak and kimbra - warrior (converse 3 artists, 1 song project)
[as far as collaborations like these go, they tend to be clusterF's of too many ideas. but it looks like this mix works pretty darn well. if you want a free download of the track, click here]